Monday, June 29, 2009

The Beauty of Simple Things


The beauty of life is mostly in the little, simlple moments.

All too often we look for the overt, obvious forms of beauty and miss the subtle, simpler beauties that surround us every day.

The play of sunlight on a leaf or the aroma from Mom's kitchen are as gorgeous as any painting in a frame.

Seek these simple prettinesses out in your life daily for they are fuel for lasting joy and food for light hearts.

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

The Disciple As His Own Teacher


Be patient with your neighbour as he is seeking his way in life. His path and his choice are not yours.

Be gentle with him and give him your best counsel and intention and allow him the space to seek his growth how he sees fit.

This is the way that the master teaches. By showing the disciple how to teach himself.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Where Love Waits For You


Sitting in the airport yesterday, I was struck by how much love there is around us all.

It waits in the embrace of lovers reuniting. It is in the tears of a daughter returning home. It is in the relief of a familiar face and the hugs and the handshakes and the smiles.

The airport, it seems, is where love waits for you if only you'll take the time to see it there.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Success and Failure


Failure is a natural part of the process of success. Falling is a prelude to getting back up. If you look at your failures as opportunities to renew and correct your efforts then you will find that you never fail. You will find that your success is certain.

Thursday, June 4, 2009

On Patience


Patience is the adhesive that binds relationships. It allows you to be still. 

When one cannot be still with another only turmoil results. When you are still in the turbulence of another, stillness creates peace in you both and healing results.

Patience is still. Mastery is still.